The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-23
| FROM "A GRAEGG, tenn.
COMMRNCEMRNf EXERCISES AT
THE FEMALE COLLEGE.
Sermons by the Rev. Mr.. Erwlne,
OF Memphis-what the
Paplls Did.
looRnnsroEDEsor OF The ArriAL.I

Grange Female College was presehed
Sunday at La Belle Chapel by the
Rev. r. w. Erwin, OF the Firet Methc-
dist Church, Memphis. The college
was filled TO its utmost capacity, and
we'll Il might be, for we had the pleas
uIe Of listening 10 q most excellent
sermon, the subject being, "The gift
that Is in thee" The text was take n
from LIST Timothy, IA ", and 4lh chap.
"Neglect not the gift that lie in thee"
Mr.. Irwin is originality itself, and
that is what we admire in any one.
The speakers definition Of the diver
sity OF gifts vas splendid, and espe-
cally more SO wee the differences be-
tween capacity" the God given
powers, and "civility," or the won
deful nights at which he limited,
tia; the development Of those powers
msy attain for you, were presented in
an able manner, and to every reflect.
ing mind the uttersnce OF these words
fell with great force. The illustra.
.;cns were clear and beautiful. The
sermon at night was as pure "a any
thing could pc sibly be and "a joy
forever"
The public examinations Of the pu-
pills Of this institution, which were in
progress four days and closed Wednes-
day morning, were most satisfactory,
and the honorable Board OF Trustees
were we'll pleased with the results.
Many friends evinced their interest
in the great work OF education by
good attendance. The Rev. r. w.
Erwin was present Monday. The
classes In English literature, natural
philosophy and mythology were go
we'll versed in the reoreations they
were 10th to leave the rostTum--a
good sign. The "children's hour"
was delightful Monday night. The
little folks acquitted Themselves with
credit in music, Rotations and dec'a
nations. Tommie Shelton, Hugh Al
len, Ernest Tucker and Julian Moody
in South, East, North and West, were
well represented. Music by Misses
Rice, Anderson, Moody, Franklin,
McMullen, Murls, Pankey, McNsncs
and Lipscomb WIS we'll rendered.
"Rainy Day." by Misses Carrie NJ.
Moody, Aline Rice, o iva Pankey,
Eulah Oowau and Lillian Allen was
given ia pleasing manner. Tommle
Shelton and Hugh Aliens declams-
ton was highly appreciated. Will
Tucker will make an orator some day.
John Wilburn, Charles Beaver and
Julian Moody were prevailed upon
to declaim. "Two Little Kittens" by
Misses Ruby Rice and Ethel Homes
was cute as you please. Little Lula
Cowan, OF Moscow, talked to her dol
ly," 80 sweetly. Miss Julia McKinzie's
recitation was given in clear, easy
graceful manner. Albert Bowers
defamation did credit to himself. We
shall not attempt to give you pro-
giamme of all these exercises for
space forbids, and we must hasten on.
Tuesday, the grand concert night,
just such another crowd araced thote
dear old halls Of learning. Unfortu-
nately the chapel was too small to &C.
commodste those that sought admit.
tance, aud there was scarcely 'sitable
or standing" room. Misses Carrie M.
Wood and Aline Rice sang duet very
sweetly. The vocal duet by Miss Lips.
comb and Will Rice was rich; Will
sang with much eject. "Erin's Flag"
by Rob Gather, and "Deathi OF vir-
ginia," by Will Rice, captured all,
showing us something In the way OF
orators. Harry Nc, the "Blue jay"
in low statue, but high In the. eyes Of
the admiring public, lost the thread
OF his tale trying to push the chestnut
in thehoe, Mics Hattie Anderson rem
dered "Recollectons of Home" with
ease, showing her musical ability in her
fine touch and perfect execution. "The
County Justice" by Miss Lucy Ander-
son brought forth applapns,
"Danse Neapoliiane" was exc.
culed with dashing bri)liancys by
Miss Alice Rice, .ar. Ben Stafford de-
served praiEss for the manner in which
he sang the principal part in vocal
quintette soliloquy. The dying AL
chemist" by Miss Emmie Sue Nc
Nomee, was very noticeable. Her
words were clear and her GESTURES
good. "Widow Green" by Miss jamie
Anderson, elected applause from the
audience. The "widder" must have
been en- antediluvian from the way
she sbhorred her name in the paper.
When the curtain raised for the tab.
leau, "Maid of 0rleans,"a scene Of
beauty greeted the eye, and the most
attractive feature was Miss Mary
Murts, who captured all by her beau
tiiul face, Though the whole scene wa
striking and effective. Mics Lizzie
Tucker has enough charm and melody
In her voice Tor life time. The cal
isthenic march and scarf exercises
were beautiful and interesting, and al
eyes were fastened upon the innocen
and beautiful face OF Miss Lizzie M
Tucker as she moved about with sucl
queenly ease and grace, with he
golden hair floating about he
shoulders, and had an artist beer
present he would have taken her pic
ture for that Of an angel, and more
over she seemed 30 unconscious OF he
charmB.
The closing exercises Wednesda,
night were filed with music, JUNO
exhibition and graduation. The vuca
solo, by Miss Maggie Price, was equisite
| In6 oobhyt ny MISS may huoui wa
read clearly and distinctly, in ricl
voice, displaying rare Evolutionary ex
cellence, and showing a highly cult
waited mind. Misses Hattie Anderson
and Maggie Firth had neat produC
tions, Graduate Miss Emmie Su
MCNomus's essay, subject, "Realtie
OF Life" showed a true and noble ain
In life. Flowers were abundant. Prof
Rice had made witty speeches al
through the exercises, welcoming
every one and making them feel per
fectly at ease, but now the president
words to Miss Emmie Sue we're beau
tiful, and we would treasure them ~
as gems Of moral worth. Prof. Ric
', deserves the highest praise for tn
manner in which the exercises wer
conducted. He is az able educator
W. Turner made beautiful address
Miss HattieAnderson received the golv
medal, as her contestant, Miss Ann
Gibbons, had been very Ill for SOM
time, was not present. The media
was given for diligence In studies anC
good behavior. Benediction by tn
Rev. J. E. Treadwell.
Mrs. Oraddock was on a visit to Mre
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